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Lockport, New York Passport Office Information


How to get a passport in Lockport, NY: Passport Offices & Application Process

Lockport Post Office
138 East Ave
Lockport NY, 14094

Niagara County Clerk of Court
175 Hawley St
Lockport NY, 14094

In Lockport, New York there are (2) passport office locations (acceptance agents). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Lockport passport office clerks are official "acceptance agents" for the Passport Agency and can witness your signature and seal your passport documents (if you do not need your passport application sealed then you do not need to visit an acceptance agent).

In addition to the 2 passport offices in Lockport, there are (798) other passport offices in New York from which you can get a passport application sealed at. If you are not needing a passport for at least (4-6) weeks, you can visit any of the passport acceptance agents listed below the map on this web page. If you need it faster than that, please see: closest regional passport offices to Lockport, New York and Expedited Passport service options for Lockport.

Local passport offices are typically post offices, county clerk offices, and other government offices (Keep in mind: that not all county clerks, and not all post offices are acceptance agents). These local passport offices don't issue passports; the clerks (acceptance agents) at a local office can witness your signature and "officially" seal your passport application. There is a $35 fee for sealing your application and supporting documentation. Renewals do not need to visit an acceptance agent.


Passport Offices in Lockport New York

Showing 2 passport offices in Lockport:

Lockport Post Office

138 East Ave
Lockport, NY 14094

Niagara County Clerk of Court

175 Hawley St
Lockport, NY 14094


Other passport offices near Lockport New York

Sanborn Post Office - Sanborn - 7 Miles
Ransomville Post Office - Ransomville - 7.9 Miles
Wilson Post Office - Wilson - 8.2 Miles
East Amherst Post Office - East Amherst - 9.2 Miles
Appleton Post Office - Appleton - 9.3 Miles
Getzville Post Office - Getzville - 10.1 Miles
La Salle Station - Niagara Falls - 10.7 Miles
Town of Niagara - Niagara Falls - 11.1 Miles
North Tonawanda Post Office - North Tonawanda - 11.2 Miles
Clarence Center Post Office - Clarence Center - 11.4 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Lockport

These are passport issuing facilities. You will need to make an appointment and present proof of upcoming travel but in most cases, you will be able to get passport renewal, new passports, child passports, or a lost passport replacement Same Day or Next Day.

Buffalo Passport Agency - 18.6 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 196.6 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 252.6 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 257.6 Miles
Vermont Passport Agency - 262.8 Miles



Lockport, New York Passport Forms & Application Guides

Getting a passport in Lockport is easy, it depends on what type of passport application you are doing and how quickly you need it processed. We've written the following passport guides, it doesn't matter if you are in Lockport or not as the process will be similar regardless of where you are, The standard passport processing times right now are 10 to 12 weeks to receive your passport.

* Anyone applying for a new passport in Lockport will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Lockport, there is one less than 100 miles from Lockport.
* To renew your passport, you do NOT need to visit a passport office.

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Lockport

Just a quick note about passport renewals because it will save you a lot of time, money, and hassles. It doesn't matter where you are, if you are in Lockport or any other city in New York or any other state for that matter. If you have your old passport that is in good condition, it expired less than 5 years ago (or hasn't expired yet) and you are an adult - you can simply do your renewal paperwork online at the Department of State / Bureau of Consular Affairs and mail it in with new passport photos. It is currently taking 10-12 weeks standard processing or 4-6 weeks for expedited processing. If you need to renew it faster, you MUST have proof of travel and you must visit a regional passport office yourself, the closest ones to Lockport are listed below. If this is not possible or you want to avoid going there yourself, please only then consider using a passport expeditor.


Passport Service for Cities Near Lockport

Residents of the following cities that are close to Lockport can consider using the passport office services in Lockport for their passport application sealing needs.

Newfane New York, Hartland New York, Wilson New York, North Tonawanda New York, Clarence Center New York, Tonawanda New York, Amherst New York, Lewiston New York, Grand Island New York, Williamsville New York, Tonawanda New York, Youngstown New York, Clarence New York, Akron New York, Niagara-on-the-Lake Ontario, Niagara Falls New York, Niagara Falls Ontario, Medina New York, Alabama New York, Cheektowaga New York

Passport Expediting in Lockport, New York

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Lockport. Passport expediting companies charge their own set of fees for their service in addition to the government passport application fee and government expediting fee. The cost gets more expensive the faster your passport is needed and it's actually not any faster than visiting a regional passport office yourself. However, using an expediting service is highly convenient as you won't have to go to a regional passport office yourself (for any DS11 application, you will still need to visit a local acceptance agent to get your documents sealed).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Lockport, New York

We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Lockport simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Lockport contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:

What is the application process of getting a passport in Lockport?

Getting a passport is pretty much the process same wherever you are, with most new passport applicants, the journey will start by going to a local acceptance agent; there are 2 passport offices in Lockport.
The basic process: fill out the DS-11 New Passport Application, take it with your proof of identity, passport photos, and passport fees to any of the passport offices in Lockport to witness your signature and seal the documents. Wait 10-12 weeks.
For complete in-depth details see: New Passport Application Guide

How fast can I get a passport in Lockport?

There are a couple of different methods to getting your passport processed, which route you choose will determine how fast your passport will be received. By going to a passport service office in Lockport, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks).

While not down the street, the closest option for a passport-issuing facility is the Buffalo Passport Agency, it's not too far from Lockport and if you can provide proof of travel within the next seventy-two hours, you can make an appointment there and get a passport.

If you have trouble getting an appointment at the Buffalo Passport Agency, there are additional regional offices that are farther but may be options for you, see regional passport offices near Lockport.

How much does a passport cost in Lockport?

Unlike drivers licenses and state IDs, passports are a Federal (national) document, it costs the same no matter what city or state you are in, $130 ($165 with acceptance agent fee) for adult passports and $100 ($135 with acceptance agent fee) for child passports. There may be some additional fees and / or expenses that you might need to pay, please see passport fees for an explaination of all passport fees and costs.

Where to get passport photos in Lockport?

One of the most common questions we get asked is where "where should I get my passport photos taken at?" First, have a look at our in-depth passport photo guide so you know everything there is to know about passport photos. Here are the major stores that take and print passport photos near Lockport.

It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.

Walgreens #4968 - Lockport - (2.2 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Transit & Main
5 N Transit St
Lockport NY 14094
(716) 433-0367
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Lockport - (3 mi)
Mobil Carwash Plaza On S Transit Rd Next To Pizza Hut
5677 S Transit Rd
Lockport NY 14094
(716) 439-4615
Price: Cost varies by location
Walmart Lockport Supercenter - (3.2 mi)
Photo Center
5735 South Transit Road
Lockport NY 14094
716-438-2165
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
CVS #577 - Sanborn - (6.7 mi)
Photo Center
2972 Saunders Settlement Road
Sanborn NY 14132
(716) 731-3261
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walmart North Tonawanda Supercenter - (9 mi)
Photo Center
886 Niagara Falls Blvd
North Tonawanda NY 14120
716-243-4161
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walgreens #9717 - East Amherst - (9.3 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Transit & County
6785 Transit Rd
East Amherst NY 14051
(716) 568-1239
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Amherst - (9.6 mi)
Corner Of Niagara Falls Blvd - Located In The Tops Plaza.
3840 E Robinson Rd
Amherst NY 14228
(716) 691-7264
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #12408 - Amherst - (9.7 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Niagara Falls & Robinson
2970 Niagara Falls Blvd
Amherst NY 14228
(716) 692-3704
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #12117 - North Tonawanda - (10 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Payne & 19Th
1066 Payne Ave
North Tonawanda NY 14120
(716) 694-0323
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #589 - North Tonawanda - (10 mi)
Photo Center
955 Payne Avenue, Mid-city Plaza
North Tonawanda NY 14120
(716) 693-0294
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99



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